Presents study administered to Egyptian FL students to identify optimal combinations and weights of subscales of English language proficiency for predicting ESL proficiency while following constraints posed by syllabus. Results show error identification, grammar accuracy, vocabulary, and composition as best predictors. (Author/BK)

A new instrument, the Animal Apprehension Scale (AAS), was tested with elementary education majors and inservice elementary teachers. It was indicated that females expressed more apprehension toward animals than males and that many animals have been "type cast." Twenty animals were chosen to make up the scale. (MP)

This program produces multiple-choice examinations from a pool of questions created by the user. The output is a printed copy of the exam and an answer key. The program is written in Applesoft BASIC and requires an Apple II Plus computer with 32K, a disk drive, and a printer. (MP)

Describes the development of an index to measure elementary school children's comprehension of humor. (FL)

The head of the English department at a senior high school explains the organizational and curricular adaptations that have made their practice of mixed-ability teaching a success. Sample English lessons are described. (SJL)

A method of evaluation that permits some penetration into the teaching/learning process that connects the student, teacher, and program is described. The conclusions reached by this method can be applied to improving teaching strategies, inservice training, curriculum development, and evaluation. (MP)

A computer program to process student examination results is outlined. The objectives and basic structure of the program are discussed, but details of the coding of the program are omitted. The way in which the computer can save a great deal of time and effort is addressed. (JMD)

Discusses biology education and the back-to-basics movement. Includes discussions on the improvement of test scores, the need for objectives, and solutions to the current back-to-basics dilemma. (MA)

Suggests methods to test whether students have acquired a sense of place or spatial understanding. Knowledge of the concepts of map representation, the region, man/land notations, spatial relations, location, and scale are vital to geographic understanding. Concludes that geographic ideas should relate to particular maps. (Author/KC)

A student, who also appears to be a language teacher, reviews the highlights of a Spanish course, describes her teacher's approach, recalls classroom episodes, assesses her own and other students' reactions, the ebb and flow of motivation... all in the form of a letter to her former teacher. (MES)

Offers advice to administrators on how to avoid due process hearings related to special education programs. (WD)

Progress at NCHEMS is reported on a project to develop indicators of institutional financial condition for higher education institutions. Three steps followed: (1) to develop a framework to reflect dimensions of an institution's financial condition, (2) identification of indicators to measure change in dimensions, and (3) testing of indicators.…

Describes the training of French technicians. Choice and specialization after secondary school are discussed, as well as the various examinations which can open up additional opportunities after their completion. (SA)

Discusses two requirements for successful use of tests for self-correcting by the learner: (1) the learner must, as quickly as possible, compare the model answers with his own, and (2) the teacher must provide a summary of the learners' achievements and deficiencies. (IFS/WGA)

Examines objectivity as a criterion for excellency in language tests through a critical presentation of the characteristics of objective tests. This examination leads to a discussion of what the best approach to testing language might be, endorsing a combination of integrative and objective techniques. (Author/MES)